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The Hottentots Holland Dramatic Society is proud to present the off-Broadway classic musical, "ANNIE", in association with SHIRAZ - directed by Darryl Spijkers, with choreography by Sumé Lötter.

Show dates: 13 – 28 JUNE 2014 at the Playhouse, Somerset West

Be part of this amazing musical production. Rehearsals will be scheduled per scene and group so that no time is wasted. Music rehearsals take place from late FEB until mid April after which dance and acting rehearsal commence. All rehearsals will take place in Somerset West. Date: Sunday, 9 February 2014Time: 13:30 - 15:30, 15:45 - 17:00, 17:00 - 19:00, 19:00 - 21:00Venue: Playhouse Theatre, Somerset WestCallbacks: Sunday, 16 February 2014

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Male Roles: 3 Leading menOliver ‘Daddy’ Warbucks, Billionaire businessman who opens his home – and finally his heart – to Annie Daniel ‘Rooster’ Hannigan, Miss Hannigan’s no-good brother, out for a quick buckFranklin D. Rooselvelt, President of the USA and friend to Daddy Warbucks

Prepare: Sing the song ‘Tomorrow’ from Annie and be prepared to say lines from the musical in an American accent. Scripts provided.

Female Roles: 3 Leading ladiesGrace Farrell, Daddy Warbuck’s faithful secretary who loves Annie from the startLily St. Regis, Rooster’s girlfriend, is smarter than she appears from the name of the hotelMiss Hannigan, The orphanage matron, disillusioned and comic. Hates children but fond of alcoholic beverages.

Prepare: Grace auditions to sing the song ‘getting to Know You’ from The King and I or ‘My Favourite Things’ from The Sound of Music and be prepared to say lines from the musical in an American accent. Scripts provided. Hannigan auditions to sing and perform ‘Big Spender’.

Dancer Roles: New York City Parade, 20th century Fox performers, Servants, White House StaffA sound ability in modern dance and/or ballet will secure a selected group of nimble boys and girls place to add vibrancy to selected musical numbers.

Prepare: A dance routine will be taught and you will be required to perform it.